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A guide to the Lancaster Ave. Night Market

Get ready. The next Night Market is tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 6, and this time, the Food Trust brings its summer street food extravaganza to West Philly for the Lancaster Avenue market, starting at 35th Street and Lancaster Avenue.

    by Allie Volpe
    Published 

Get ready. The next Night Market is tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 6, and this time, the Food Trust brings its summer street food extravaganza to West Philly for the Lancaster Avenue market, starting at 35th Street and Lancaster Avenue. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., expect over 80 food trucks, restaurants, breweries and more to line the avenue from 35th to 39th Streets.

Hungry yet? This should help.

Food and drink

Get there early and prepare to brave the crowds. Here's just a sampling of the many options you'll have. (Feast your eyes on the whole list here.) Start forming your game plan now.

  1. The Cow and the Curd

  2. Philly Fry

  3. Mom-Mom's Polish Food Cart

  4. Little Baby's Ice Cream

  5. Sum Pig

  6. Nomad Pizza

  7. Hai Street Kitchen

  8. Undrgrnd Donuts

  9. Alla Spina

  10. Frecon Farms

  11. Scratch Biscuits

  12. Luke's Lobster

  13. Foolish Waffles

  14. The Tot Cart

  15. Pie Stand

Get your beer on at Yards Brewing tents at 36th, 37th and 38th Streets.

Entertainment

Right in the middle of the action, musical performers will take the stage. The lineup includes Cam (6 p.m.), West Philadelphia Orchestra (6:45 p.m.), Disco Hootenanny (7:30 p.m.), Killerwhale (8:15 p.m.) and Minka (9:15 p.m.).

Don't forget to pick up the exclusive Duke and Winston designed Night Market T-shirt on sale by the stage. More swag will be for sale at the Lancaster Avenue Vendor Mall at 38th Street.

Keep your eyes peeled for roving performers as you wait in line.

Transportation

If you bike, make it Indego. Its docking station at 38th Street and Lancaster Avenue will have corral service, meaning when the docks are full, Indego staff will remove bikes to ensure everyone gets a spot.

SEPTA options include Market Street Line to 34th Street and bus routes 30, 31, 40 and 43.

If you drive, there's a parking garage that's open till 11 p.m. at 34th and Chestnut Streets.

Spend a little time in the area. Our University City neighborhood guide should help you out.

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